Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

You’ll have to wait for a table at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, but it’s absolutely worth it. The quality of the food is outstanding. In my opinion one of the best barbecue spots you can eat at. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and really knows the menu. We were a group of five and shared the family-style barbecue platter, which was more than enough. We ended up with left overs The ribs literally melted off the bone, the brisket was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the chicken was juicy and well seasoned. The cornbread was perfectly cooked, the coleslaw had a great balance of crunchy and creamy, and the mac and cheese was rich and comforting. Even the homemade fries were spot on, soft on the inside with just the right crunch. A must-visit if you’re a barbecue fan.

I know some people may disagree, but Dinosaur BBQ has the best ribs I've ever had. I've been to Texas, Mephis, St. Louis and countless roadside stands in between. I can't believe that we have such amazing ribs right here in Rochester. I love how the long smoking time permeates deeply into the meat and makes it so tender. Again, some may disagree, but I like that they leave the membrane on the back of the ribs intact. I believe this helps retain moisture during the long smoke. Prior to serving they give the rack a little slathering and throw it on the grill for some char. This combination of cooking gives an amazing depth of texture and flavor. If you haven't been to Dino, go today. You will be happy. Oh, they have a huge selection of beers and other food items. But I always get the same thing, every time. Full rack of ribs, a half pound of "Drunken Shameless Spicy Shrimp" and like 10 beers.

I made a reservation for 10 and called to let them know we have an autistic child and a diabetic/GF loved one with us to give us the most lowest-sensory spot and they had a separate GF menu! So from the moment I called to adjust the time, until arrival and departure. The hospitality experience that we received was fantastic. Every one of us Rochester natives haven't been there in many years and we decided to try again. We are sure glad we did. The food was incredible including the pork belly sliders, corn bread, Mac & cheese, steamed greens, the ribs - everything. We'd like a shout out to Sidney who was our waitress. She attended us very well and was very nice. I would just be very careful if you have someone with a disability or a wheelchair user - it was challenging to navigate with all the snow outside in the small parking lot.

Great BBQ and live music! Side Eye plays here and it's always a groovy time! The brisket is so good plus fantastic pulled pork and the Dino putine is phenomenal! Great bar and room for live music! They also have a late night menu after 10 pm. The smoked chicken wings are killer!

This came highly recommended to us and I really liked the restaurant. Great building, atmosphere, etc. Loved the decor, especially the Dino band wall thing. Service was a bit slowe, especially since it wasn't busy at the time but I think our table on the stage was far from the waitress' section. Food had great portions and the price was very reasonable. The food itself... it was good but a little over-rated. The whipped sweet potatoes didn't hit the spot with their lack of sweetness and the cornbread didn't have that flavorful melt-in-your-mouth I enjoy. The bbq sauce, brisket and pork belly were good but not great. Overall, good place to eat, just wasn't up to the hype.

I love this place! Started coming here when they first came to Rochester. Haven't been here in over 10 years (I live far away). came home for a festival and family. Brought 2 friends from DE with me. We all LOVED it. Meat was so tender and as always... Sauce was delicious! I wish we had one closer. I will have to continue using my Dino BBQ cookbooks. We all ordered the 3 little meats and 2 sides. Mac&cheese, corn, mashed, and fries.

Stopped by here after a trip to Toronto. Highly recommended by Ledditors and IMO...pretty warranted. Our waitress, a middle aged white lady, was awesome. She was funny and took care of us. Food is pretty kickass, we had the grilled wings with Wango Habernero and Jerk. Sauce on the side which was great. Wings were tender, had a nice light smokey flavor and were big. Cooked very nicely through with decent char. I had the two meat combo plate with St.Louis Ribs and Brisket, Mac n Cheese and Baked Beans as the sides. Ribs were good, they come unsauced which I like. They have a bottle of BBQ sauce at the table which you can use to your liking. The BBQ sauce was great IMO, almost no sweetness with a slightly sour tomatoey vinegary taste which IMO really helps balance out the heavy smokiness of the meats. The brisket, I've had better, more melt in your mouth type. But it wasn't bad. The baked beans were what you'd expect from BBQ beans, sweet and savory, tender soupy beans. What took it up a notch was that they added some jalapenos to it which gave it a slight kick. The Mac n Cheese was AMAZING IMO. I've never had such good Mac n Cheese. It was gooey, had a slight kick and I think what really makes it great is probably the cheese blend they use, it has such a nice tang to it that it really hits that part of your brain that goes "Yeah I'm eating cheese". Most of the Mac n Cheese I've had didn't have that tang. The food wasn't mind blowingly good but it wasn't terrible either. Definitely above average and if given the chance, I'd for sure stop by again. Very solid place for BBQ

We got the $49 dollar for 2 to 3 ppl. It was more for 3 of us. Food was excellent. Love the cornbread. We are the left over the next day. Food still tasted good.

Best Barbecue I've had. Helpful and endearing staff, fresh quality food. Everything made fresh, their meat and sides are always delicious. Even has vegetarian/ vegan options! Great vibes too, one of my favorites in Rochester. Live music on the summer weekends too.

I'm not one to leave less than great reviews because being a business owner myself, I know it takes a lot to become successful. BUT.... Customer service needs improvement here. We stopped in for an early dinner before heading to the airport since we had heard many wonderful things. We walked right in, there was no wait and the hostess didn't greet us in any friendly fashion other than , "2?,Right this way." We were seated off to the side in a small room, it was nice, not too loud and we looked over the menu. Our waitress, not the most friendliest person we've come across, we aren't there to make friends, but a smile never hurt anyone. We ordered a few entrees and a few drinks and waited.... And waited.... And waited.... Our food arrived, we asked about our drinks and "oh yeah!" Is what we got. Our drinks arrived a few minutes later. Now, I believe this restaurant is known for its delicious food, but sadly we didn't get that experience. My chicken cheesesteak only had peppers on one side, and slightly overcooked chicken throughout. Our other entree had a side of simmered greens that were extremely salty and inedible. Our condiments on the table were all dirty with bbq sauce on them and clearly hadn't been wiped down previously. Soon we were done and no waitress in sight, so we waited again with dirty dishes and empty glasses. And this was our take away from a very well known restaurant. Parking is very limited on the street, but two short blocks down is a parking structure that was not busy and many available parking spaces. Sadly, this experience isn't something that would bring us back, and hope you have better luck than we did! Cheers!

We were able to sit at the bar right away instead of waiting 15-20 mins for table on a summer Friday night. The deviled egg appetizer was punchy and intense with some heat but also pretty salty. I had the 'Power Couple' sliders with 1 brisket and 1 Memphis style pork slider plus a side. I don't eat brisket very often and this was a treat. So tender and smoky. The Memphis slider was great too with sweet and sour slaw on top. My partner had the BBQ chicken plate and he loved it and didn't even care to try the BBQ sauce, he was thrilled just the way it came. The Mac and cheese was a bit spicy which is good but could catch some fire off guard. I had Cajun corn with my sliders and it exceeded my expectations with sweet corn and just the right amount of Cajun kick. I actually ate every kernel of the generous serving. The corn bread wasn't anything special. Drinks were good too. I had a sangria and partner had a martini and both were very good. I'd even say the value factor was pretty good. Out dinner for 2 with 1 cocktail each and a shared small appetizer was 67 dollars with tax but before tip. A lot of times these much talked about places disappoint but at least for us on this, our first visit, it really lived up to the hype.

Still a top choice for us for local BBQ. Picked up a large to-go order for my son's birthday. His choice. Everything was well packed, including serving tongs, utensils etc. A family meal comes with a bottle of bbq sauce (you have a choice of flavor). 2 things I'll say - My order was supposed to be ready by 4:30. And I placed the order as I was packing up to leave work nearby. By the time, I got to my car: I got a text that it was ready for pick up 20 min ahead of schedule. Not a huge deal but it did make me feel a bit rushed as the food was going to be sitting for extra time. Also, parking by dino is hard. It would be great to have 1-2 spots for pick-up orders near the entrance. Or an option to have someone bring the order out.

You know your getting close when the awesome smell of smoking meat passes under you nose like the old cartoons and leads you to the place, no gps needed!! It smells as awesome as it tastes! I got the two meat combo - ribs, brisket,mashed sweet potatoes and Mac and cheese?. It was all amazingly delicious and cooked perfectly! The ribs and brisket had a nice char . The sweet potatoes and Mac and cheese were creamy and yummy! The wife got the big ass pork dinner. All of it was also awesome! Plenty of Tender shredded pork! She loved the sweet potato's and the tomato and cucumber were great! It is a cool old dive ! The service was great, friendly and on top of it! It's a long drive but worth it until they reopen in Hamburg in November,

My partner took me to Dinosaur during my visit to Roc last week. It took us a couple of tries to find the nearby parking garage, but we found it Service was excellent. Not only was our server kind and attentive (even as the restaurant got progressively busier), but she took the time to write down the sauces so we could try them in the future. It was a very kind gesture and we really appreciated it. The food was delicious! We ordered the Dino poutine, the four sliders, and the Bar-B-Que chopped salad. For our salad, we chose pulled chicken with a blue cheese dressing. It was SO good. I found the ambiance charming, with a fine view towards the river. Our only regret was forgetting our takeout box on the way out. We won't forget next time!

Apparently this is an institution in upstate ny particularly in Syracuse so I had to stop by! Definitely wanted to sample the experience as well as the bbq since I've been to some popular places in the south. The ribs were really juicy and rich in sauce although very much fall of the bone which is what I'd prefer. The pork portion was more limited and a little dry while I was expecting more of a thick cut bacon so it fell short. Brisket is always my favorite so was a little disappointed with the lean portions. Best brisket is more marbled but this was a little dry and somewhat salty. Service was good. And the atmosphere was big with lots of space with a good country feel.

If you're anywhere near Rochester and even remotely enjoy BBQ, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is an absolute must. I stopped in during a road trip (with a serious craving for ribs), and let me tell you -- this place did not disappoint. The ribs? Fall-off-the-bone perfection. Smoky, tender, and full of that deep BBQ flavor that you can tell took its time. The pulled pork was equally amazing -- juicy, flavorful, and piled high like they want you to have leftovers (not that I left anything on the plate!). And the mac and cheese? Creamy, cheesy, comfort-food heaven. The kind of side dish that could easily steal the show, if the BBQ wasn't already so incredible. On top of the killer food, the vibe in the restaurant is awesome -- laid back, full of character, and you can smell that wood smoke the moment you walk in. Staff was friendly and fast, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. All in all, this place lived up to the hype and then some. I'd come back to Rochester just to eat here again. Don't sleep on this spot -- it's BBQ bliss.

Decided to give this place a try. I saw a lot of reviews and the pictures look good. When I came in on a snowy evening, it was busier than I expected. I would say almost full house. I ordered the 3 meat combo and 2 sides. For the meats I ordered brisket, St. Louis ribs and sausage. The 2 sides were mac and cheese and mash potatoes. Everything was good. I would do sausage and ribs again. The brisket was a little fattier, but not bad. The sides were good. I'd order more gravy for the mash potatoes, I like it drenched. The restaurant was super busy, I did wish the server would have gotten to me sooner to check out, since I didn't want to drive in heavy snow, but ehh. It's okay. I'm also not a fan of the metal trays, have you tried using a knife on that thing?

Recently put a prior review,my ratings stays the same but I forgot to mention on the previous post that I have been a happy customer of this Franchise for over a quarter of a century,first and foremost the first location is in Syracuse,I never forget the order I had chili with a little spicyness with shredded cheese on top and a nice piece of cornbread, I must say it was delicious ,the service was amazing ,waitress friendly and helpful and the decor inside makes you feel comfy,after that visit I discovered we had a Dinosaur in Rochester as well and it was no different than the Syracuse location and also I had visited the Buffalo a few times and I was ALWAYS satisfied customer as well!! In my opinion I think it's the BEST franchise in Upstate New York!! P.S. So happy to see it was on one of those food shows,gladly they are getting some recognition they deserve !!

Sitting just next to the slowly twisting Genesee River in downtown Rochester is one of the flower cities, true bright spots! I am a Rochester native, but I live in Washington state now. So when I visit locally, I make sure to look at places that would really interest me and be worth stopping by. My research this time led me to dinosaur. Given right as you approach the building, the smell of the smokers going makes your appetite go to the next level! I found the building that dinosaurs in to be very charming, definitely feels like it belongs in the city. And I mean that in the most positive of ways. The staff here is phenomenal, everybody doing a job, everybody 100% confidently moving around the space with intention and purpose! The very definition of quality restaurants as we view it locally. Our wait staff was very helpful even offering my sister, a sampling of their unique and equally impressive potato salad! Think of the flavor is something like a deviled egg, rich with a nice paprika flavor, not too much mustard nor too much mayo! One of the best potato salads I've had outside my own home! This should truly means something cause I consider my wifes among the best I've ever had lifetime. I got the beef brisket salad with the side of macaroni and cheese, and of course a Genesee 12 horse to wash it all down with. It always means something to me when I can recommend going to a place, in the majority of my family who still lives in Rochester promises to return here before my next visit! Everyone's food looked phenomenal, and there wasn't a single complaint at our table! Next time, I think I would like to try one of their meat trays to share. Main dishes, sides, and drinks all met or exceeded my expectations. Thinking about it after coming back home to Washington, I kind of hope that I confined a T-shirt for dinosaur online somewhere, maybe a restaurant store on their website? If there isn't, I sure hope they do come up with one! I absolutely look forward to my next visit, and I guarantee there will be a next visit! Also, there is convenient parking right across the river in a lot that's not more than 50 yards away. Prices there were affordable and the lot is staffed as well. If for some unknown reason, you haven't been to dinosaur yet, please get yourself downtown, you don't know what you're missing! Fully recommended local barbecue experience!! bringing quality and flavor to the ROC.

Nothing good nothing bad. I'm not the biggest bbq fan but I ate every bite. The collard greens were a tad bit salty, but I really enjoyed the cornbread and brisket. The waitress was sweet but busy so she didn't leave much of an impact. She did come over and check on us and that's all I ask for when I see that you are the only waiter on the floor.

Gotta love a bbq joint.... Food was great, love the classic bbq dive ambiance, service was great.

I took my wife to Dinosaur for Mother's Day lunch. We love this place. They have the best BBQ of any restaurant that I have ever eaten at . Our server was great. She was friendly and mentioned that some items were back on the menu if we're interested. We both decided to get the pulled pork sandwich on DiPaolo buns with a side of potato salad. The hickory smoked pork, the bbq sauce on a DiPaolo bun makes an amazing sandwich!

Recently had dinosaur bbq at a catered event and was blown away by the quality of the food! The business had a smoking truck on site and you could smell the aroma of the food being prepared. Everything was so fresh as it was cooked on site. The employees who served the food were very generous with the portions provided and helped me get everything organized when my plate was getting too full. The best experience I have ever had with dinosaur bbq. Every item tried was perfect.

Coming from Houston I don't know what I expected. I ordered the brisket, ribs, and the pulled pork with a side of mac & cheese and whipped sweet potatoes. The only good thing I can say about this restaurant was that their sides were good. The brisket was decent but felt sacrilegious with the additional bbq sauce on top, the pulled pork didn't have enough fat so was a little dry, and the ribs were DRY. Service was fast and the ambiance felt like I was back in Texas for a bit, but I really do wish the meats were better.

I always appreciate a venue with a great connection to local history and I loved hearing about how Dinosaur BBQ used to be an old train station. Our waitress, Casey, told us all about the fun ghost stories people had from working and dining in the restaurant. We got a great table with a view of the river and the little ducks fishing for their lunch. I had the ribs and a side of the corn and cucumber salad. All of it was delicious! Casey was a fantastic server who gave great recommendations and was very personal. Definitely highly recommend Dinosaur BBQ as a wonderful and delicious local restaurant in Rochester!

Been there numerous times and I have yet to have a bad meal. Ribs were tender every time. :)

Came in on a busy Friday night. We were originally told it was going to be an hour and a half wait but it ended up only being a 15 minute wait. Our waitress was quick and nice as well. Loved all the different options of BBQ and the combo plates. There is something you're sure to find you love. The cucumber tomato salad was so refreshing, I highly recommend it. Though not the best I had, the brisket was very tender and still delicious. I would probably skip the mac and cheese. Also be careful with the sauces, they can pack quite a kick! Overall pretty great spot in a Rochester for BBQ. My biggest complaint would be the lack of parking, but that comes with being in downtown Rochester.

Food was AMAZING! If ever in the area, please come here. Service was good and ambiance is family friendly.

If I can describe this place in one word, it's be flavor! Dinosaur BBQ is an amazing BBQ spot in a great location downtown that embraces flavor through both its food and aesthetics. The brisket and pulled pork were done to perfection but the thing that impressed me the most were the sides, particularly the corn and mac and cheese. I was not expecting so much flavor in these! It was seasoned beyond belief and every bite had me amazed. Absolutely will be getting these again when I come back! The service was amazing, and I want to shoutout one of the employees who warned us about a parking situation right after we parked and helped us avoid a fine. Definitely went above and beyond for customers!

Huge fat security guy was incredibly rude about parking, and screamed at us the moment we pulled up. Would've been easy to just say "Sorry guys, this isn't a parking space." Instead he screamed at us and we left. You lost a customer. Not going to eat at a place that can't show basic courtesy.

This place is always awesome. Walking by the smoker on the way in just makes you more hungry. The staff is always amazing. Attentive, helpful, and fun. The restaurant is always kept clean and it's nicely decorated. The food is delicious. I've never had anything bad here. The portions are a good size and very filling. Yum all the way.

This is probably going to be an unfair review. They say you should never meet your heroes. That concept springs out of the impossibly that comes with living up to any hype you've earned. I was really looking forward to eating here, but I'm sad to say the experience was a total meh. The decor has a distinct Texas Roadhouse "we got meat" chain vibe. The coolest thing though was the view of the river that comes with the location. The place was packed and would turn that up to 11 before I left. They needed more servers, I think, because I barely speak my server during the visit. The food arrived and looked great, but took a turn from there. I love me some BBQ, so I was highly bummed once the fork hit my mouth: the pork was bland and tasted reheated, the brisket was phenomenal in flavor but very fatty cuts, and the ribs were burnt and inedible (I literally pitched half of what I got). On top of this, the cornbread was dried out and falling apart and the dressing on the salad overdosed on vinegar. I know, I know! I'm totally bummed about this. All that said though, it might just be the price of fame and the desperation to keep up with expectations while feeding a ton of people because of that fame and those expectations. While I understand that, you're still asking folks to pay inflated prices because of the old f and e, so you still need to deliver. So, my rating is a disappointing meh. Should have been worse, but I really wanted to enjoy this meal. Bummer. ...and give folks a wet nap when they're eating ribs! Ugh!

Fantastic ambience, delicious food and great service. I highly recommend this local gem.

Our large group was accommodated at this casual restaurant in Rochester. They not only have a nice selection for meat lovers, they also have vegetarian choices as well. I had the Impossible Barbecue Burger with mashed potatoes and a side salad $18.50. It was very flavorful and delicious. Our server was very friendly and efficient.

Absolutely amazing! Best BBQ we have ever had and we are from the South! Talk about fall of the bone meat and so tender! If you want great legit BBQ, stop here! Service was great and the amount of options are endless!! We definitely will be back next time in town!!

Great BBQ - I love the taste of the brisket, ribs and sausage - Wango BBQ Sauce is very tasty as well

First time trying this place when I was visiting my boyfriend in Rochester. Had heard many good reviews from many University of Rochester students and the food did not disappoint. We ordered the 1/2 family style and it literally came with so much food. So much so that my boyfriend and I ate it for dinner as well! We got the brisket with the 2 sides of Mac and cheese and pulled pork with beans. At first, I was hesitant in the pulled pork with beans, but it turned out so good!! It was slightly sweet with a creamier texture. The Mac and cheese had so much flavor to it. But I think the best part was the cornbread. Oh my gosh, the cornbread was AMAZING. You could tell that they really put effort into making the cornbread fresh and buttery. The corn flavor itself wasn't too overpowering and the texture wasn't too crumbly. OVERALL, it was just really good. I also ordered the Shirley Temple drink which was really good. However, it came in a glass bottle which I was not expecting. The price was pretty reasonable for the portion size, 10/10 would come back again :)

I really did enjoy this place. I felt like it had a nice atmosphere and our service wasn't bad. I'm a big brisket guy, and it didn't disappoint here. They were exceptionally made and one of the best I'd had from a restaurant. The ribs, however, didn't stand out to me, and neither did the sides. Certainly not bad by any means - just not much to them. Overall, it was a pretty good experience! I don't get to go to Rochester very often, but if I have the opportunity, I think there's a decent shot that I'd come back here.

BBQ Bowl with Pulled Pork $15 + 3 Chicken Wings in hot Hello Buffalo source $ 6, pairing draft beer flight of 4: Genesee 12 Horse Ale, Swiftwater Hefeweizen, Three Heads The Kind IPA, Rohrbach Scotch Ale. The BBQ Bowl comes with plenty of green salads, the wings are hot indeed, and local tap brews are nice. Last but the most, the Friday night band is amazing! Esp. the guitar player is performing just above the top!

I consider myself an expert on bbq brisket and I have to say this place is amazing. Upon walking up you are greeted with the savory smell of their smokers. Inside the atmosphere is perfect for a bbq restaurant. I ordered a 1/2 pound of their lean brisket. It had a nice smoke ring, lean but very juicy and I was able to cut it with a plastic fork. They put a small amount of sauce in the kitchen so one could actually taste the meat itself. It was perfect! Quite a find, you won't be disappointed!

Pretty mediocre BBQ which is quite too pricy too. Not that good and wouldn't come get it.

Love it here! The owner recently changed and a lot is different now... I've been coming to this location for 20 years. Now, the inside is cleaner, more open, but the menu is the same. I love ordering the sweet tea, fried green tomatoes, the wings, collard greens, pulled pork, Mac and cheese, whiskey cheese cake, etc. I recommend all of the food here! But, my favorite items off of the menu are the fried green tomatoes and the pulled pork. Enjoy!

Super good wings. Loved the garlic habañero sauce. I had tres niños which was a sampler platter and was somewhat less impressed but thought it was solid. Fries are forgettable. Service was awesome. Come for the smells and kitsch if nothing else.

A to go place for nice BBQ dine in. Parking is very limited. Most is parking on street in front of the restaurant. When I got there and parked, it was a parking officer going around giving people tickets because they park where there is sign No parking. So be sure to check. My family came here Friday around 6:45pm and was on waiting list for half hour. There was few benches for siting near front door, may fit 10 people for waiting. The restaurant was very busy. We got a round table in the middle of the room and next to door to go the 2nd room. Table was not enough room to fit out food and drinks. And people walked pass our table a lots due to near door, which I wasn't happy. We ordered crispy chicken and family meal, and it sure way enough to fill our bellies and some left over. Food was good. The baked beans got little spicy seasoning. The corn bread a bit dry. We didn't like the BBQ brisket, the rest was good. Staffs are friendly

This spot was one of my fav dine out experiences during my short trip to Rochester. We ordered the SweetHeart Deal for 2, which includes a full rack of ribs and 4 sides for $47 usd. I don't remember too much about the sides but hey had a lot to choose from but I remember liking the fries, corn and the collard greens. Everything I had was pretty good. This was one of the few spots that's bustling with customers Downtown. They also have various BBQ sauces for you to try on the side and you can also make a purchase of a bottle too. If you sit next to the window you can get a view of the outside waterway. Definitely a great spot to eat when in Rochester. I just wished I had more people at our table so we can try more.

Got the 3 meat combo and I was glad I did! Ribs were a highlight but all meats were great. I love the collard greens as well. The restaurant was built out of an old train station which was near to see. Get there early because it can get busy on the weekend--but the wait is worth it!

I've come to Rochester many times and always said BBQ could never taste good in NY I stand corrected. That 2 meat combo with baked beans, tomato cucumber salad was SO good.

All right, so I ordered Dino the other night because I was craving a good macaroni and cheese. And this was after a long contemplation because it's like 20 minutes away from me, whereas sticky lips is five minutes away from me so I had told myself I was going to finally try sticky lips again (after a bad experience a few years ago) and I just can't stray from Dino. I can't do it. I just know you're not gonna find any mac & cheese better than this. World's Best Mac & Cheese according to me, Congratulations!! Insert Will Ferrell in Elf costume with a cup of coffee here. The chicken wings and the fried green tomatoes, as always were very delicious. Yeah this place is just too good and I will never give it less than five stars because they just constantly deliver.

First of all the brisket was fabulous, not at all dry and had amazing flavor. I also absolutely loved the fresh cut fries but I'm also a sucker for fresh cut fries. lol. The Mac & cheese wasn't bad but it's missing something for me, a bit of salt, maybe a little more butter, or another flavor of cheese...it's good but can be better. The corn bread was ok but I'm a person who likes some more cake like cornbread, as opposed to the more dry and gritty type. We also had an appetizer of deviled eggs and Dino poutine... the deviled eggs were OK, I don't know if I would get them again. I did not have any of the Dino poutine, but my friends said it was excellent. Everybody else at the table really enjoyed their food though my daughter and her friend did not love their mac & cheese either...but everything else was a hit. Oh and the service was really good also.

I woke up craving it all over again, I'm sad. I didn't take leftovers home. This Meal is fantastic -- on top of that. We got a seat by the river, & our waitress well; She was delightful and a joy to have she deserves all the tips so make sure you tip right and go enjoy this wonderful food.

Fantastic barbecue and a great selection of beers. Not the cheapest meat in town, but definitely some of the best.

First of all, meats were really good as were the baked beans and I enjoyed the cornbread. Something about the Mac n cheese wasn't great to me but I believe it's one of the more popular sides so to each their own. Secondly, they serve southern style sweet tea which was a nice treat for a girl that's been in the south almost 2 decades now. Although, I asked for a to go drink and it came out in the smallest cup so I am not sure if that's because the bar filled it or if that is just the size of the to go drinks overall. I thought the prices were really reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get. The only downside was the server and bartender trash talking patrons right beside me as I ate... not a good look for business but overall the food was great and I would recommend you try it.

Restaurant almost feels like a bike bar when you enter and has a unique ambience. Service was good, food was delicious - pulled pork and Cajun corn were spot on. The cornbread and chicken wings were mediocre, especially for a bar joint.

Work took me to Rochester, New York. Of course, where to eat? The search took us to The Dinosaur Bar. Melt in your mouth brisket, delicious ribs, and Barbecue chicken. Washed down with beers. Wonderful way to end the day. Far away as it is from SoCal, I'd still say it. Socal Weekend Walkarounds definitely recommends The Dinosaur Bar! Try the Brisket!!!! The best barbecue in Rochester Located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Dinosaur BBQ Rochester is situated in the former Lehigh Valley Railroad Station, a picturesque location overlooking the Genesee River and situated near the Blue Cross Arena. https://dinosaurbarbque.com/locations/rochester Check out my Video on the Dinosaur Bar-B-Cue on IG and FB! https://fb.watch/oiGJ2W-ZLV/?mibextid=Nif5oz

Bbq dinosaur is a hometown favorite!! They never disappoint, the food always exceeds my standards they smoke all of the meats there everyday I get the brisket or the plate with three meats on it every time! Their bbq sauce is also amazing, a little tangy but really good The staff is very nice and quick to the point, the bartenders seem to try to avoid you if your just trying to get a drink (went two days in a row) the wait times can get up to over an hour so come early! The inside is cozy and I love all of the wood in the restaurant, you can see the falls from some of the seats inside! Overall this place has exceptional bbq for the price. I would recommend any bbq lover to try this place out!

Hey yall I'm back at it again! I feel like it's been a hot minute since my last actual food review buy I won't hold ya now! Why we went: Today is my 20th birthday so I decided to go to Rochester to go out to eat with my Rochesterian friend. We choose Dinosaur bbq! It's my first time going and her second time going! So we were excited! First impression look wise: On the outside it really sticks out ya know. Looks kinda flashy and it's screaming at people to come in lol. Coming in there are regular seats and tables and booths with a nice view in the window as you will see if you swipe to the second thing (video) Service: My friend arrived early and we had a reservation for 4pm. Waitress didn't hesitate to seat her as she waited for me. Waitress was kind, patient, and quick with our orders! Very food service! What did we order?: Because it's my birthday, I decided to order a pear cocktail. I wanna feel all adult so I decided to try that. Food wise, I got the 3 meat combo with 2 sides. So I got pulled pork, cheddar cheese and jalapeño sausage, and chicken with Mac and cheese and BBQ baked beans with some meat in there. My friend got the ribs How'd it taste?: The chicken was so good! Had a smokey flavor to it! I paired it with the Habanero sauce that they had on the table. The sauce made it twice as good! Pulled pork was also good and I poured their original BBQ sauce onto it! The sausage was my favorite. There was a jalapeño stuffed into it and some cheese but it isn't overwhelming and burning you with heat. It is just right. So if you're not a fan of spice I think it's still good to try. Meaty and flavorful! My friend felt the ribs were questionable based on unfamiliar flavoring but it tasted good the more she ate of it! The Mac and cheese was fantastic! We have never in our lives ever had Mac and cheese that tasted like that. It is very flavorful serving you a nice punch! It's so different than anything I've had. The baked beans were good too and the meat making or more filling. You also get cornbread for free I suppose The drink tasted a bit weird though. A little too sour for my liking. Pricing: Good for the amount you get! x 4.5

Not sure how I've never done a review of Dinosaur - Rochester before since it's a "must" when in town for work. First- staff is awesome. They manage to be friendly in a loud, crazy environment. Everyone we came in contact with was fabulous. I've been to other Dinosaur locations and, in my opinion, this one is the best quality-wise. Food is always hot, made to order and top notch in "flavortown". We shared fried green tomatoes and smoked wings. Loved the tomatoes and the wings are perfect. I could go back and just do wings for a meal. But I ordered a bowl-perhaps something new to the menu? A mix of rice, black beans, salad and a choice of protein (or mushroom!). I had the pulled chicken and the portion was just right. Everything tasted great and I loved the chipotle dressing on the side. Others at the table had combination plates, burgers, brisket and a build your own salad. Rave reviews all around. Shared two desserts that are also house made-key lime pie and salted caramel cookie...both off the hook. Fun, festive, loud, delish. Love that there are now choices for non meat eaters, too.